Summaries

The true story about the Canadian cancer amputee hero who decided to run across Canada on only one leg to raise money for cancer research.

Terry Fox has lost a leg to cancer. Frustrated with the lack of public support for or recognition of cancer victims and amputees, he sets himself the task of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research: his "Marathon of Hope".—Murray Chapman <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • character name as title
  • cancer
  • four word title
  • terry fox character
  • battle against cancer
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Sport
Release date May 21, 1983
Countries of origin United States Canada
Language English
Filming locations St. John's, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Production companies Home Box Office (HBO) HBO Premiere Films CTV Television Network

Box office

Budget $2400000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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